Government accused of ‘cowardice’ for abandoning hate incitement proposals

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee said the Government could not get consensus on the proposed legislation (Brian Lawless/PA)

The Government has been accused of “cowardice” over its decision to abandon hate incitement draft laws.

Minister for Justice Helen McEntee confirmed on Saturday that parts of the hate speech Bill that would make incitement to violence and hatred an offence would be removed.